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 Jul 10 2009, 07:14 AM
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Target  Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-September 06 From: Florida Member No.: 9,362  |
My husband is wondering if the Exchange is still availble as a contact in NY. He was running it before.
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Jul 27 2009, 07:16 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-September 06 From: Florida Member No.: 9,362 |
Bump, still hoping for an answer as to the Exchange contact. Is is still viable in the new missions?
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Jul 27 2009, 07:45 PM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314 |
Sorry, must have missed that.
The rule has been that old "freebie" contacts from previous campaigns do not carry over to new ones. By this rule, all SRM02 contacts, including the Exchange, cannot be carried over into SRM03. That said, there's a fair argument that since the Exchange isn't a local contact by any means, it should be allowed to carry over, not to mention that a) I happen to like the Exchange and b) I happen to be the guy that wrote it in as a contact in the first place. The other side of that coin is that it would set a precedent that could eventually mean that the Coordinator(s) would have to go through the list of all possible contacts at the end of a campaign arc and decide what goes and what stays. Add to that the fact that we try to lean heavily toward the KISS principle, and it doesn't look good for the Exchange. I'll put it on the agenda for Sunday's Missions Meeting, though, and we'll get back to you. |
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Aug 1 2009, 09:13 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 325 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Kansas Member No.: 8,304 |
bummer, becouse I was in a game were this question came up at dragon con 08, oh well gess I don't have the contact then lol
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Aug 2 2009, 03:50 PM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314 |
We talked it over, and here's the ruling.
The bad news: your Exchange contact from SRM02 is burned, just like the rest of the SRM02 contacts. The good news: you can buy the Exchange as a contact at character generation, following the rules given in Runner's Companion. If your character has already been generated, you will have to find a way in an upcoming adventure to reconnect to the Exchange network. |
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Aug 3 2009, 12:21 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 325 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Kansas Member No.: 8,304 |
ah ok, well thanks for the info...mmm now need to snoop the next few games
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 Aug 3 2009, 06:10 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-September 06 From: Florida Member No.: 9,362 |
Thank you for the reply. Now my hubby will be searching for the exchange again.
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Aug 5 2009, 09:39 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 11-September 04 From: GA Member No.: 6,651 |
Its on page 130, upper left corner.
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Aug 7 2009, 03:21 PM
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Man Behind the Curtain Group: Admin Posts: 14,871 Joined: 2-July 89 From: End of the Yellow-Brick Road Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (Aaron @ Jul 27 2009, 01:45 PM)  The rule has been that old "freebie" contacts from previous campaigns do not carry over to new ones. By this rule, all SRM02 contacts, including the Exchange, cannot be carried over into SRM03. Your wording here struck me funny, so I'm sorry if I come across as obtuse. Is the rule all "freebie" contacts don't carry over or all contacts (including those purchased with BP) don't carry over? Looking back over the transfer guide even it says "contacts earned" cannot be transferred... |
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Aug 7 2009, 03:44 PM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
Only the freebie contacts earned through Missions (The Exchange, Irina, Mikael, etc.) are burned. If you bought contacts at Character Creation, you still have them, though their usefulness may be questionable if they are still in Denver.
A Data Broker is probably still useful--matrix connections are everywhere, whereas a Coyote who smuggles across the CAS:UCAS Sector Border is less so. |
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Aug 7 2009, 04:48 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 27-January 06 From: Norfolk, Ma Member No.: 8,202 |
QUOTE (BishopMcQ @ Aug 7 2009, 10:44 AM) Only the freebie contacts earned through Missions (The Exchange, Irina, Mikael, etc.) are burned. If you bought contacts at Character Creation, you still have them, though their usefulness may be questionable if they are still in Denver. Just to throw a wrench in the works, what if you spent Karma to improve a freebie contact, still burned or not? Mark |
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Aug 7 2009, 05:06 PM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314 |
Er ... do we have rules for improving contacts with Karma?
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Aug 7 2009, 05:14 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
QUOTE (Aaron @ Aug 7 2009, 12:06 PM) Er ... do we have rules for improving contacts with Karma? In BLack Jack's world, yes. In the real world, not that I know of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Aug 8 2009, 02:20 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 27-January 06 From: Norfolk, Ma Member No.: 8,202 |
Boy one little mis-speak...sheesh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/silly.gif)
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Aug 20 2009, 07:50 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 11-September 06 From: Florida Member No.: 9,362 |
QUOTE (Wasabi @ Aug 5 2009, 04:39 PM) Its on page 130, upper left corner. Wasabi, you are definitely a Brat! LOL love ya!!!! |
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Aug 20 2009, 08:34 PM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
I saw the Exchange recently...best to all of you who found it!
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Aug 20 2009, 10:24 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 11-September 04 From: GA Member No.: 6,651 |
QUOTE (TranKirsaKali @ Aug 20 2009, 02:50 PM) Wasabi, you are definitely a Brat! LOL love ya!!!! :-) |
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Sep 16 2009, 09:08 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-March 08 From: Orlando Fla Member No.: 15,733 |
QUOTE (BishopMcQ @ Aug 20 2009, 04:34 PM) I saw the Exchange recently...best to all of you who found it! Sheesh..... Yeah I heard. (After the fact and MUCH too late (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) ) I was busy with both those " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/twirl.gif) " logic puzzles to talk to anyone tho... lol Maybe Next year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cyber.gif) . ChromeMonger |
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